Re: [Avid-L2] Batch import problem

Thanks for that. Problem is: re-link won't work either, despite trying
the least restrictive settings on re-link.

Ashley

On 09 Jun 2011, at 8:53 PM, Curtis Nichols wrote:

> the answer lies in re-link not batch import.
>
> Curtis Nichols
> Señor Editor
> PCS Production Co.
> Irving, Tx.
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> From: Ashley Smith <ashley@creatv.co.za>
> To: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thu, June 9, 2011 1:38:58 PM
> Subject: [Avid-L2] Batch import problem
>
> Greetings L2rs,
> I've lurked awhile and have come to appreciate the amazing support the
> members of this list give. So I'm hoping to understand an issue I have
> - with a little help.
>
> I'm on MC5.5.2 on a Mac.
> Quite a large documentary project shot mostly on P2 cards.
> Cards copied to ext hard drive. AMA works beautifully.
> I renamed and sorted the clips into various bins.
> Because of other mixed formats to come, I started to transcode to
> DNXHD 185x onto my internal raid, but found that It takes up too much
> space. (project will eventually be approx 100 hours)
> So I figure I should actually transcode to DV 25 for offline, then re-
> import or re-link for online.
>
> Here is the thing: If I delete the media of any of the transcoded
> clips, I cannot batch import in any format - not the original, not the
> project format, not even un-renamed clips.
> Obviously I point to the original clips on the external drive.
> Error Message:
> "You cannot import this file to a bin - See the documentation about
> transferring media files"
> I have searched the documentation, but am none the wiser.
> Re-link also doesn't work.
>
> What am I missing? Any pointers would be appreciated. Also, if this is
> not good workflow, please advise.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ashley
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